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Staff noted several manufactured-home communities in the county's unincorporated areas and said these parks are private property where, in many cases, the county's enforcement options are limited. Staff referred commissioners to state agencies and housing advocates who assist residents on issues including sanitation and rent increases; staff said state rules generally limit rent increases to once per year and that enforcement is complaint-driven.

\"There's definitely, housing advocates. Our community justice program that, is within, the county brought in a bunch of housing advocates to educate people. So giving them free legal advice,\" staff said when asked about advocacy resources.

Staff said one option for adding affordable housing is using county-owned parcels: the Monroe site (contaminated) and 300 acres near the airport were cited as potential locations, but both would require remediation or major utility extensions. Staff also noted Habitat for Humanity had identified a county-adjacent strip near Dutch Henry and the tubing hill as a candidate for single-family or for-sale housing.

Why it matters: commissioners were asked to consider the county's role in enabling housing—whether by creating incentives, supporting infrastructure extensions, or remediating county-owned land. Staff said county partners receive grant support for remediation and that some projects use in-kind county work as grant match.

Ending: staff recommended commissioners review parcels and consolidation options and return direction on whether to pursue specific affordable-housing initiatives or infrastructure partnerships.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake County CO 01.21.2025 BOCC Work Session 9AM","oneSentenceSummary","Staff told the BOCC about challenges in manufactured-home communities, including infrastructure, rent increases and enforcement limits; county-owned parcels such as near the airport and the Monroe site were discussed as possible locations for workforce or affordable housing pending remediation and utility work.","taxTitle","Lake County, Colorado","taxId",27576,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6672175,"County staff outlines e911 authority IGA and dispatch governance, confirms shared-cost model",161,2817000,2978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d&start=2817&end=2978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d/thumbnail_2817000.jpg","/articles/6672175/Lake-County/Colorado/County-staff-outlines-e911-authority-IGA-and-dispatch-governance-confirms-shared-cost-model","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672175-52a7963e43141cf8c83ea6659c48bef3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426398&Signature=ePoe5XWCA2PJlhSdqkD1REfHywJOKiLfsjuqDFs9xz18pxGU-iLwEEWCW0ZmDPdSu8Href3qLSyu55UAk9AhDgU2zk0hrfu86kRytodEq5myVmvcj1xnOWrPNGB0TAtDMU3ivFBMw1M7b-HWEf7Ud46mC90rtsepZdXp3V9h5xZfIipcIK4lyTt~QVOBpJ7ylx8DgfZZfrKJ0jBnWquERIpsXlMTEgHyYzV7PS40qyI4qEImq29omowcLSYrktxNw-erA9~49io3UWhyDb8Sh-sYxqNUyfZsmZoG~vHuwcG-TDSBra2GNpR3-asRVaLFWQvKC7dWkpVt4RrE1Ub2uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff briefed commissioners on the county's emergency dispatch structure and the intergovernmental agreement that created a separate e911 authority.

Staff said the county entered an IGA in 2022 with the City of Leadville and the Saint Vincent Hospital District to form an e911 authority that oversees dispatch services. The five-person authority includes the sheriff, the police chief, a fire chief, the EMS director from Saint Vincent Hospital District and the county emergency manager, who staff identified as Claire Hathaway.

\"That board oversees dispatch. Those the employees in dispatch are county employees,\" staff said, adding that dispatch employees are county staff but report operationally to the e911 authority. The authority determines annual payments using a three-year rolling average of EMS, fire, police and sheriff calls; the city, hospital district and county contribute funding and an emergency-telephone surcharge on phone bills helps underwrite dispatch.

Why it matters: the IGA centralizes dispatch oversight across primary users to align funding and operations and to support workforce and retention strategies in a demanding job category. Staff said the model has worked well and that the county is collaborating with the authority on retention and staffing.

Ending: staff said commissioners will be provided the IGA and further briefed on dispatch space needs as part of planned facility renovations.","Staff explained the 2022 intergovernmental agreement creating the county's e911 authority and described its five-member board, which includes the sheriff, police chief, fire chief, the hospital district EMS director and the county emergency manager; the authority oversees dispatch and sets payments using a three-year rolling average of calls.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6672180,"Lake County staff updates BOCC on Monroe site contamination, brownfields grants and redevelopment options",147,2521000,2668000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d&start=2521&end=2668","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d/thumbnail_2521000.jpg","/articles/6672180/Lake-County/Colorado/Lake-County-staff-updates-BOCC-on-Monroe-site-contamination-brownfields-grants-and-redevelopment-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672180-010c3d822fc2284e2847e8c64e1c7ee3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426398&Signature=dX~AXZ3Op~oSN8gazqAinEMR2Vpq2x4vebTugJiyF1rj2IDjOUIqiRJMIwBQbbYHnYQxz3O~hjDf75yKIqNu9Qzquw6H3PoK8rs5PfgNmAadCvWPbuXjBu9LGbPHq2BZO6gLeVO~m1no9SgxhA6WqotYoXPxHjyPgPP5dIIZv6hlEvWWUmwVVy0gGK5NstCitP8NpFdTMpA87Tvdx~O5CECPv0cEx7ntA~UQKW9styWgYTtNL2p5j567qhDS2ewWrsBRTPpUV~luH8U4QxmkKxIVk1YrLVyEFSPNyEsEHsiaallK-ZZZPirN-bxcCqfUeFpCALzDbfMvOJiSnwURqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff briefed commissioners on the Monroe property, a county-owned parcel discussed as a potential redevelopment site. Staff said the site is suspected to contain mine shafts and slag and has not been remediated, though the county has completed historical analyses and received brownfields grants to study contamination.

\"We know what's wrong with the site. We know where we think we're we're pretty certain where the mine shafts are underneath the site,\" staff said, noting the county has secured federal brownfields funding and worked with state environmental agencies to evaluate the parcel. Staff described options for the site including selling it, converting it to housing, creating a park, or building an amphitheater with a capped surface to address contamination risks.

Staff observed that capping contaminated areas with concrete can be an effective remediation strategy for some uses, and said the site's topography could support a terraced amphitheater with views toward the valley. They also noted a ditch bisects part of the parcel and that remediation and redevelopment choices will require coordination with EPA and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Why it matters: the Monroe site is near utilities and centrally located; remediation choices could enable housing, community amenities or other uses that depend on grant funding or county investment. Staff said brownfields funding has previously been used for the West Third and West Sixth workforce and affordable housing efforts.

Ending: staff said the county will continue to evaluate remediation options and coordinate with federal and state partners if the commissioners wish to pursue redevelopment.","County staff told commissioners the county holds a contaminated parcel near the southern Monroe site and has used brownfields grants to study contamination and possible remediation options including capped park uses, housing or an amphitheater; staff said federal and state brownfields funding has helped previous local remediation projects.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6672185,"Lake County staff outlines airport expansion options, hangar leases and infrastructure constraints",1799,177000,1976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d&start=177&end=1976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d/thumbnail_177000.jpg","/articles/6672185/Lake-County/Colorado/Lake-County-staff-outlines-airport-expansion-options-hangar-leases-and-infrastructure-constraints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672185-51a5ceb3da8e2cbd02e7f759c5c274c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426398&Signature=ID9OejBZwqWJhNcBX6Y0rkTed3kTOsQu8deIffc64Tt2PdrxRhI0DDNGljl5FY8mVJwkmw9Ga5~0aZN5Hq7~BvKVuBWPN5E0GAemUZsxyHZqww2WBjifaAQPiQ3LZ2w2iMRmwkDvxCq1OdgCMaU~Sla5sVeQttRAkecLlt4Q408sUCDgxOhyDtJKTt1yOI0HujBLE0BdY5fAewU1Qto15spTsfAOVbVXJ9Eo83FjfTl5Fg8bJ0DDHjrINAQx~0f0--me3O~2TuI1Hy0ZEd8xiqM9-B8Kwy7LX8Jq8553XgmxBngwW6aOst0eddy5CAEqiQuxbcMKncdj6EmiLtYQsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told commissioners the airport has been largely self-sustaining and described ongoing planning to support hangar construction and potential revenue from ground leases.

Staff said the runway was repaved in 2020 with federal funding and that taxi lanes are being built to permit hangar construction. They described two lease models: long-term ground leases (30 to 35 years) for private owners who would build their own hangars and county-built community hangars that could be leased on a nightly or long-term basis.

\"If the when the lease terminates, then any improvements revert to the county,\" staff said, noting a completed example where improvements became county property. Staff cautioned commissioners that long lease terms should be considered carefully because improvements may outlast tenant occupancy and become county responsibilities.

Infrastructure needs were discussed: the airport currently has water and septic but not sewer or three-phase power across much of the site. Staff said bringing sewer and upgraded electric service would be large, multi-agency projects and could be paired with relocating county operations (road and bridge) to free up centrally located land. They also noted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations limit uses around airports and impose operational requirements and that many FAA standards are enforced through grant conditions.

Why it matters: staff said hangar and aviation-related development could generate fuel and retail sales and support tourism and economic activity, but capital costs and FAA constraints make it a multi-year effort. Commissioners were told a site plan is being prepared and that an RFP would be issued for builders when the layout is finalized.

Ending: staff recommended pursuing a phased approach—complete layout and RFP, evaluate the financial model and seek any FAA or state funding assistance before committing county funds.","During BOCC training, county staff reviewed airport assets, options to attract hangar development through long-term ground leases, and the infrastructure barriers—sewer, three-phase power and FAA constraints—that would affect industrial or residential development around the field.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6672186,"Lake County begins BOCC training, staff urges transparency on recordings and reviews debt, procurement and public records rules",9551,261000,9812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d&start=261&end=9812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2134975-423d33a8c0a1bd5edd68c58ddef4548d/thumbnail_261000.jpg","/articles/6672186/Lake-County/Colorado/Lake-County-begins-BOCC-training-staff-urges-transparency-on-recordings-and-reviews-debt-procurement-and-public-records-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672186-08e9a32ac132e8e970525176cc3daf83/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426398&Signature=P702m2~gDJxwdL4qesiCOaAcMMyqERObpDLCd6ijkF0S982c~xMjLwRwjtqAkunDDN3MtMlunFfgazmHGTHSvwK9mxyJ3EKD2H8GPoJpMY3jlgdi0SlYiYnAoC68leRd41oyWgVjq5aKAFef5BVHGYe-KCvVp0HfWP-AHzM0RPj0ROx0VvYTVOcV45-PbBD-A2-uZx-l68uTk4GBZ5GnRYLkkboDcrzWt~Z0iVlEm8WQLPFc6iErI3VMcyfegaBAWt6hdGJSNzBOK4AY-Pdl4N7GkTDqu5xFhNvOgkdBJhb9veepLE6w5ixCs0ZHIK9eVokVGbcPQfWjpEsgpxQbIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff opened a work session for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners to begin an onboarding and training series covering statutory responsibilities, transparency practices and financial controls.

\"Okay. Good morning, commissioners. Welcome to your first public meeting. We are here today to begin the BOCC training that Lake County staff, have put together for you,\" said Tim, a county staff member leading the presentation. Staff asked the board whether work sessions should be recorded and posted publicly, saying agendas and presentation materials will be posted regardless.

The session framed the board's core statutory duties and limits: conducting required public hearings, adopting a budget and setting tax levies, enacting ordinances and resolutions, and overseeing county contracting and procurement. Staff reiterated that counties must follow state law and cannot override federal or state requirements.

Why it matters: staff told the commissioners that formal votes and binding decisions must happen in public meetings and through established budget and contract processes. The presentation stressed that commissioners individually should not direct staff outside of formal board guidance and that one-commissioner directives can raise legal and fiscal risk.

County finance and debt: staff reviewed the county's recent use of certificates of participation (COPs) to finance courthouse and jail renovations. Chris, a county staff member, explained the basic repayment mechanics: \"To some extent, you have the way you get out of it in the future would be you have to pay it back in in the lump sum. It's kind of like a reverse mortgage... [the certificates are] amortized over 25 years.\" Staff said the county sold those certificates to investors and that the COP structure allowed borrowing without a public bond vote.

Procurement and contracts: staff warned commissioners that contracts outside an approved budget are not enforceable and that the board is the county's contracting authority. Staff described routine procurement safeguards and the requirement that contracts include language addressing annual appropriations for multi-year obligations.

Public records and communications: presenters reminded the board that emails, texts and other records related to county business are subject to Colorado public-records law and potentially to court-ordered disclosure. Staff advised commissioners to avoid commingling personal devices with county business and to think before putting sensitive matters in writing.

Staff said the work sessions are intended for education and guidance, not for formal votes. Commissioners were invited to request deeper follow-ups on budget items, the COP repayment schedule and specific contract terms.

The session closed with a calendar review and instructions about upcoming department trainings and an elected-officials lunch, with staff saying they would circulate materials electronically and in print.

Ending: Staff told commissioners they will return to several topics during the week for deeper review, including a more detailed COP repayment briefing and the annual budget timeline.","County staff opened a multi-hour Board of County Commissioners work session focused on statutory duties, transparency choices for work-session recordings, the county's new certificate of participation debt for courthouse renovations and steps commissioners should follow on contracts, budgets and public-records practices.","actionData","errors"]

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